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KUSAMA YAYOI | Untitled
Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,600,000 HKD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Untitled
- cloth, paint, bowl, mixed media
- 24.1 (H) by 41.9 by 41.9 cm; 9½ (H) by 16½ by 16½ in.
signed in English and dated 1965 on the underside
Provenance
Private American Collection This work is accompanied by an artwork registration card issued by the artist's studio.
Exhibited
Milan, Galleria d'Arte del Naviglio, Yayoi Kusama: Driving Image Show, January 1966
Literature
Yayoi Kusama, Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 2012, p. 138 (illustrated in colour)
Laura Hoptman and various authors, Yayoi Kusama, Phaidon Press, London, United Kingdom, 2000, p. 50 (illustrated in colour)
Kusama's Body Festival In 60's, Access Co Publications, Tokyo, Japan, 2011, p. 91 (illustrated in colour), p.92 (illustrated)
Laura Hoptman and various authors, Yayoi Kusama, Phaidon Press, London, United Kingdom, 2000, p. 50 (illustrated in colour)
Kusama's Body Festival In 60's, Access Co Publications, Tokyo, Japan, 2011, p. 91 (illustrated in colour), p.92 (illustrated)
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. Evidence of very minor tears and gentle discolouration of cloth, possibly due to the aging of the adhesive element, are intrinsic to artist's chosen medium and method of execution.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
“I made tons and tons of these shapes. Creating them helped me to heal the wounds in my heart, and little by little, escape the fear.”
– Kusama Yayoi
– Kusama Yayoi